Best CHF Podcasts (2025)

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2025 VA Disability Year in Review: Expert Insights with a VA Attorney 18:47

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🎙️ 2025 VA Disability Year in Review: Expert Insights with Attorney Rebecca Demming (ProVet Legal) Episode Overview In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of VA disability benefits in 2025 with Attorney Rebecca Demming of ProVet Legal. With shifting regulations, new case law, and a backlog of claims, this year has presented challenges—…

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"Just One Drink?" Think Again — Blood Pressure Says Bye to Alcohol | JACC Baran 34:38

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, welcome Dr. Takahiro Suzuki to discuss his JACC paper, "Blood Pressure After Changes in Light-to-Moderate Alcohol Consumption in Women and Men: Longitudinal Japanese Annual Checkup Analysis." Using a two-cohort design—cessation among habitual drinkers and initiation among nondrinkers—the study demonstra…

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E130: Telitacicept for SLE 13:06

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Surprisingly (unbelievably?) impressive RCT evaluating the Blys/APRIL inhibitor "telitacicept" for patients with SLE (mixed SLE and SLE-LN). Very curious to see where the FDA goes with this one. Paper: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2414719By Michael Putman

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Episode 78 – Reassessing King with Dr. John Kuehn 1:10:21

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Dr. Jonathan Abel and Dr. Bill Nance are joined by Dr. John Kuehn to reassess Admiral Ernest King, commander of U.S. Navy forces during World War II. They outline his background and broad experience in the interwar years, and how he got to the offices he occupied during the war. They discuss his attitudes towards sea power and war planning. They de…

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Brian's Song 47:26

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For their 221st episode, two football fan critics, two sobbing dads, and two motivated teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, enjoy a little corner of football while the NFL season is chugging towards the playoffs. The two venture in the realm of a classic TV movie with "Brian's Song," starring James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. Both of our hosts…

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Can you own a business with VA disability? 24:33

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In this episode, we explore a common question among veterans: Can you own a business while receiving VA disability benefits? We break down how service-connected disability compensation interacts with entrepreneurship, what programs and resources exist to support veteran business owners, and what considerations to keep in mind if you’re thinking abo…

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CT-Based Plaque Norms: Rethinking Risk in Healthy Adults | JACC Baran 29:00

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, and Satoshi Shoji, MD welcome Dr. Keishi Ichikawa, MD (Lundquist Institute at Harbor–UCLA) to discuss his JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging study from the Miami Heart Study, defining the population norms of coronary plaque using AI-based coronary CT angiography. In 2,301 asymptomatic adults, AI detected plaq…

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 1:18:37

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For their 220th episode, two bare-chested critics, two archeologist dads, and two whip-cracking teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take an expedition back to the great cinematic and cultural milestone year of 1984 to cover the sequel "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." Everyone involved, from filmmakers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas t…

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VA Disability for Aircraft Fuelers and Fuel System Specialists: What Veterans Need to Know. 10:30

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Working as a fueler or fuel systems specialist in the military often meant daily exposure to toxic chemicals, jet fuel vapors, and environmental hazards — all of which can lead to long-term health issues. In this episode, we explore the types of conditions that can result from fuel exposure, how to establish a VA service connection, and what steps …

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Leave Nothing Behind: The Current and Future of Drug-Coated Balloons in PCI | JACC Baran 38:43

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Nobuhiro Ikemura, MD, and Satoshi Shoji, MD welcome Prof. Yoshinobu Onuma (University of Galway)—Last Author of the ARC Position Statement—along with guest commentators Prof. Ken Kozuma (Teikyo University) and Dr. Taku Asano (St. Luke's International Hospital) to discuss the evolving role of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) in…

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1:05:52

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For their 219th episode, two ensign film critics, two battle-tested dads, and two admiral-ranked teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, know damn well that the needs of the many outweigh the need of the few. They put their show through their own Kobayashi Maru because disliking the 1982 classic "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" is a no-win situat…

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E129: Long Term Routine Laboratory Monitoring in RA 15:17

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Ever wonder how often you really need to check "monitoring" labs? If so then this is the podcast for you! Bryant England mentioned this during his excellent Year in Review session at ACR Convergence 2025. I've been meaning to cover it and finally got around to doing so. Have a listen and share with friends! Paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40…

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A Global Look at Heart Disease: What the GBD Study Reveals | JACC Baran 31:09

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, and Satoshi Shoji, MD welcome Prof. Shuhei Nomura, PhD (Tohoku University) for an in-depth discussion of the landmark JACC Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors, 1990–2023 analysis, covering data from 204 countries and territories. Dr. Nomura, a leading member of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) coll…

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What Counts as a Service-Connected Aggravation? 14:28

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In this episode, we dive into how the VA approaches disability benefits for veterans living with bipolar disorder. From understanding the symptoms and rating system to learning how to tell your story effectively, we explore what every veteran should know about navigating the process with confidence and clarity. Join us as we discuss the real-life c…

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Episode 77 - Reassessing Meade with Dr. Zach Fry 1:03:13

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Dr. Jonathan Abel and Dr. Bill Nance are joined by Dr. Zach Fry to reassess George Meade. They begin with the popular image of him as having commanded only in name at Gettysburg before being superseded by Grant. They explore his background and antebellum career. They detail his war, particularly the leadup to Gettysburg, and the difficulty 1864 cam…

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Ten Seconds That Matter: Clinical Frailty Scale in Heart Failure | JACC Baran 29:21

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, and Nobuhiro Ikemura, MD, welcome Dr. Taisuke Nakade (Juntendo University) and Dr. Yuya Matsue (Juntendo University) to discuss how a simple Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) captures multidimensional vulnerability and predicts outcomes in heart failure. Drawing on 3,905 patients (mean age 73 years) from the nationwide JROAD-H…

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Veterans COLA 2026 Breakdown: New Rates & What It Means for You 11:45

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🎙️ VA COLA 2026: What Veterans Need to Know About the New Cost of Living Increase Featuring Attorney Rebecca Demming (ProVet Legal) Episode Overview In this episode, we welcome back Attorney Rebecca Demming of ProVet Legal to break down the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and what it means for veterans receiving VA disability benefits. With i…

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Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) & Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) 1:06:40

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For their 218th episode, two slashed film critics, two dream-trapped dads, and two meta teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back a little to spooky movie season as Don finally dips his toes into Wes Craven's "Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise. To bring in the first-timer, Will suggested taking a look at Wes Craven's bookends of the 198…

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When MRI Falls Short: ICE Identifies Arrhythmogenic Scars | JACC Baran 36:10

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, Nobuhiro Ikemura and Satoshi Shoji, MD, welcome Naohiko Sahara, MD (Toho University Ohashi Medical Center) to discuss his JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology study on intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) for detecting periaortic ventricular tachycardia substrate. In a multimodality core lab analysis, Dr. Sa…

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VA Disability for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): What Veterans Need to Know 8:57

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a serious, often life-altering condition that affects many veterans — sometimes as a result of exposure, stress, or secondary conditions from military service. In this episode, we break down how the VA rates heart failure, what evidence supports a strong claim, and how to prove service connection for heart conditio…

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A House of Dynamite (2025) 1:00:30

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For their 217th episode, two analytical film critics, two saber-rattling dads, and two missile-dropping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hop into a little bit of the simmering 2025 awards season with a hotly debated contender from Netflix. The gentlemen share a great divide for the political thriller “A House of Dynamite,” the latest white-…

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E128: Nerandomilast for Autoimmune ILD (FIBRONEER-ILD) 19:03

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Covering a very interesting study this week, which investiaged the PDE4B inhibitor nerandomilast for patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (specifically including 325 patients with autoimmune ILD). Would have been yet another ho hum trial if not for the big reveal... have a listen to find out! Article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/N…

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VA Disability for BPH: What Veterans Need to Know 8:35

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In this episode, we dive into Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) — a common but often misunderstood condition affecting many veterans — and how it can qualify for VA disability compensation. BPH, also known as enlarged prostate, can cause significant urinary symptoms and affect daily life. While it’s common in aging men, veterans may experience it …

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SimPub at AHA 2025 | JACC Baran 57:35

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, and Nobuhiro Ikemura, MD, highlight JACC Simultaneous Publications from the AHA 2025 Scientific Sessions, featuring three impactful clinical trials: (1) Effect of Aficamten vs. Metoprolol on Patient-Reported Health Status in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, (2) Sacubitril/Valsartan vs. Enalapril…

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Barry Lyndon 49:11

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For their 216th episode, two haughty film critics, two non-painting dads, and two gold-digging teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, roar back from a short October haitus with a movie that doesn't try to shout back whatsoever. Stratching off a mutual Stanley Kubrick blind spot, the boys sat through 1975's wannabe opus "Barry Lyndon" and strive t…

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How to Prove Mental Health Claims Without a Diagnosis in Service 27:12

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Many veterans struggle with mental health conditions that began during their time in uniform but were never formally diagnosed while they were serving. In this episode, we explore how those experiences are recognized and understood by the VA — even without an in-service diagnosis on record. We’ll talk about how symptoms, service experiences, and po…

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TAVR, von Willebrand Factor, and Bleeding: Refining High Bleeding Risk with CT-ADP | JACC Baran 27:49

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Host Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, welcome Dr. Shinnosuke Kikuchi, MD of Yokohama City University Medical Center to discuss how closure time–ADP (CT-ADP) refines bleeding risk after TAVR beyond VARC-HBR criteria. Based on data from 884 patients in the Strasbourg TAVR registry, the study (JACC: Cardiovasc Interv. 2025; doi:10.1016/j.jcin.2025.08.011) showed …

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Episode 76 - Reassessing Eisenhower 1:10:42

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Dr. Jonathan Abel and Dr. Bill Nance reassess Dwight Eisenhower as a commander in World War 2. They discuss his background, his qualifications, and how he got his job as SHAEF commander. They detail his role as the most prominent Allied commander in Europe during most of the war and its challenges. They conclude with some lessons from Eisenhower’s …

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Warfare (2025) 48:57

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For their 217th episode, two principled film critics, two non-veteran dads, and two warrior teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from a short October haitus for the first of two episodes celebrating their Best Member Podcast nomination from the first annual Astra Awards. The film of choice is Alex Garland's electric 2025 military thrille…

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Primetime for Cardiovascular AI: The PRIME 2.0 Checklist Explained | JACC Baran 33:35

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Hosts Dr. Mitsuaki Sawano, Dr. Kentaro Ejiri, and Dr. Satoshi Shoji welcome Dr. Nobuyuki Kagiyama of Juntendo University and Dr. Shinichi Goto of Tokai University to discuss PRIME 2.0: An Update to the Proposed Requirements for Cardiovascular Imaging–Related Machine Learning Evaluation Checklist, recently published in JACC. Building on the original…

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Amputation and VA Disability – Understanding Ratings, Benefits, and Support 9:01

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🧠 Episode Overview: In this episode, we take a deep look at amputations and VA disability benefits — including how the VA evaluates different types of limb loss, what compensation levels veterans can expect, and what additional support programs are available. Whether your amputation resulted directly from service, from a combat injury, accident, or…

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Alcohol Use Disorder and Veterans Disability – Understanding Your Options 9:31

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🧠 Episode Overview: In this episode, we take an honest and informative look at Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and how it affects veterans seeking VA disability benefits. Many veterans struggle with alcohol use after service — often as a result of PTSD, chronic pain, or other service-connected conditions. Yet, the VA’s approach to alcohol-related disabi…

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Frailty Across the Spectrum of Ejection Fraction | JACC Baran 35:47

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, and Satoshi Shoji, MD, welcome Drs. Kensuke Ueno (The University of Tokyo), Kentaro Kamiya (Kitasato University), and Tetsuya Takahashi (Juntendo University) to discuss the role of frailty in shaping cardiovascular versus noncardiovascular mortality across left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) subty…

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Glaucoma and VA Disability 10:27

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🧠 Episode Overview: In this episode, we break down everything veterans need to know about glaucoma and VA disability benefits. Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss — and many veterans aren’t aware that it can be connected to their military service or service-connected conditions. We’ll cover how the VA rates glau…

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CHF Rewind: Cabin in the Woods 54:45

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Keeping us in the spirit of the season - take a spin in the Yester-Year Mobile and meta out with the boys and this dissection of the modern classic... or is it? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Don & Will

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Homeless Veterans Programs: Real Help, Real Hope, Real Change 9:26

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Leah breaks down the VA’s Homeless Veterans Programs, highlighting how they provide housing, mental health support, substance abuse treatment, and employment opportunities to help veterans regain stability. She explains key initiatives like HUD-VASH, the GPD program, HCHV, and SSBF, while emphasizing the “housing first” approach as the foundation f…

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Patient Journeys of Angina: What ISCHEMIA Tells Us | JACC Baran 31:06

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Shun Kohsaka, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, and Satoshi Shoji, MD, welcome Dr. Nobuhiro Ikemura of Tachikawa Hospital, formerly of Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute to discuss trajectories of angina following initial invasive versus conservative strategies for chronic coronary disease. Dr. Ikemura provides expert commenta…

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Top 5 Reasons VA Denies Sleep Apnea Claims 10:42

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Leah breaks down why so many veterans’ VA sleep apnea claims get denied and how to strengthen them. She explains what sleep apnea is, why it’s especially common among veterans, and the two main service connection paths—primary and secondary. Leah then highlights the top reasons for denials, including lack of a sleep study, missing or weak service c…

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CHF Rewind: The Exorcist 57:10

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In the spirit of the season, check out this classic episode from your favorite Cinephile due Don and Will Speakpipe - send us a voicemail https://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2 https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/ www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagr…

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Another episode looking into safety this week! Tackling that pesky issue of TNFs and CHF. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter and check out the papers below! Newsletter: https://sprw.io/stt-ee87b4 ATTACH: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12796126/ RENEWAL: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.cir.0000124490.27666.b2 Observational Studies: ht…